Endocrine Disruptors In Common Plastics Linked To Obesity Risk May 16, 2008
In a special session at the European Congress on Obesity supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in the USA and the Swiss National Science Foundation, experts reported new evidence that mice exposed to endocrine disrupting chemicals during pregnancy at levels either comparable to or approaching those that humans are exposed to - produced offspring that became fat as adults and had altered gene and metabolic functions involved in regulating weight. The... (Science Daily)
Cells, robots and the science of chocolate: The Science Festival is coming to town! Apr 22, 2008
This is a collaboration between the MIT Center for Environmental Health Sciences and the Harvard NIEHS Center for Environmental Health. Free for program only. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Air pollution affects respiratory health in children with asthma Apr 16, 2008
The study was funded by NIHs National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and National Center for Research Resources (NCRR); and by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ... The primary mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health, is to reduce the burden of human illness and disability by understanding... (EurekAlert!)
Eating Soy Foods In Puberty Protects Against Breast Cancer, Evidence Now Suggests Apr 10, 2008
Preparation of the review was supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and the Academy of Finland. Co-authors include Anni Warri, Ph. (Science Daily)
Institute to study arsenic, cancer link Mar 20, 2008
A five-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), the funding for the project, called The role of histone phosphorylation in arsenic-induced cell transformation and cancer will continue more than four years of research on arsenic s connection to the disease ... The mission of NIEHS, a division of the National Institutes of Health, is to reduce the burden of human illness and disability by understanding how the environment influences the development and... (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Vaccination is an act of love Mar 15, 2008
Robyne Rohde-Oklahoma City wrote on Mar 14, 2008 11:48 AM:" Wow, 16 studies disproving the link between vaccines and autism, doctor? Well, there are about 1/2 million children in this country alone whose parents say otherwise. And probably about 200 studies, papers, etc. proving the causal relationship between vaccines and autism. These families and children aren't going away and until the CDC, NIH lean up their act and the vaccines, no vaccine is safe. Before you spout nonsense such as... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Increased allergen levels in homes linked to asthma Mar 1, 2008
The work was carried out by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the University of Iowa, Rho Inc., and the Constella Group ... Indoor allergen exposures are of great importance in relation to asthma because most people spend a majority of their time indoors, especially at home, said Darryl Zeldin, M.D., a Principal Investigator in the Laboratory of Respiratory Biology at NIEHS and senior author on the paper ... The NSLAH, which was the first study to... (EurekAlert!)
US Government Labs Try Out Non-Animal Testing Feb 15, 2008
NIEHS head Dr. Samuel Wilson said automated labs can now use non-animal methods to test 100,000 compounds in up to 15 concentrations in two days. "One person would have to work eight hours a day, seven days a week for six months to do that. It's much, much faster," Wilson said. (Planet Ark, United States)
Plan expedites alternatives to animal testing Feb 6, 2008
William Stokes, D.V.M., director of NICEATM, the NTP office at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that administers ICCVAM, highlighted some of the progress made since ICCVAM was formed, including the fact that ICCVAM has evaluated more than185 test methods since its inception in 1997 ... The NTP is headquartered at the NIEHS. For additional information, visit ... The primary mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences () (NIEHS), one of 27... (EurekAlert!)
Cigarettes leave deadly path by purging protective genes Jan 24, 2008
The Environmental Health Sciences Center of the University of Rochester, which is partially funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), supported the research. In addition, the University of Rochester has filed a patent to protect the identification of a novel molecular target to treat the progression of COPD and emphysema by inducing the Sirtuin1 gene. (EurekAlert!)
Evolution Of Human Genome's 'Guardian' Gives People Unique Protections From DNA Damage Jan 19, 2008
D., who initiated the study and is Head of the Chromosome Biology Group at NIEHS. Resnick and his team have been characterizing the functions of p53, a well-known suppressor of tumors They have created systems in mouse, human and yeast cells that address contributions of normal and tumor mutant p53 in regulation of genes, as well as the responsiveness of various kinds of promoter elements ... D., a Research Fellow at NIEHS, and in yeast by Alberto Inga, Ph ... D., a former NIEHS Research Fellow,... (Science Daily)
Peril in plastic? Dec 24, 2007
The 38-scientist panel was convened by the the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and consisted of scientists who had studied BPA or endocrine disruption. The second group was chosen by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an arm of the NIH that analyzes health risks from chemicals. (SunSpot.net)
Fighting Lead Poisoning: Online Resources Nov 7, 2007
"Anchor Moms" Take The Charge; Here Are Some Online Sites That Have Information And Resources To Help You Get The Lead Out. New York, Nov. 6, 2007. (CBS News -- Early Show)
NAS report offers new tools to assess health risks from chemicals Oct 11, 2007
The NAS report was commissioned by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a leader in the development of toxicogenomic technologies ... D., Associate Director, NIEHS and Director, Office of Risk Assessment Research ... The NIEHS and NTP have been steadily increasing the use of toxicogenomic and other technologies derived from the molecular biology revolution, said Samuel H. Wilson, M.D., NIEHS Acting Director. (EurekAlert!)
Folic Acid Lowers Blood Arsenic Levels, Study Shows Oct 10, 2007
William Suk, PhD, acting deputy director of the NIEHS, discussed the significance of this work in Bangladesh to the U.S. He explains that arsenic contamination of groundwater is one of the five most common inorganic compounds found at Superfund sites and is present at over 70% of the sites. "Because of the prevalence of arsenic, the SBRP has placed an emphasis on supporting arsenic-related research in heavily affected areas all over the world to understand and mitigate the health issues arising... (Science Daily)
Cat Allergy Linked to Asthma Oct 1, 2007
"This study confirms that the environment plays a major role in the development of asthma," says Darryl C. Zeldin, MD, of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) ... Along with researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Zeldin and NIEHS colleagues examined skin test data for 10 common allergens from a nationally representative sample of 10,508 people between the ages of 6 and 59. (WebMD)
New national study links asthma to allergies Sep 28, 2007
It has long been debated whether people who develop asthma have a genetic propensity to develop allergies, or atopy, said Darryl C. Zeldin, M.D., a senior investigator at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) ... The study, available online today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, was conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, both parts of... (EurekAlert!)
Lawmaker: Is agency targeting whistle-blowers? Aug 21, 2007
"Hopefully, the intent of this form was not to discourage or intimidate NIEHS employees from talking to Congress; but I must admit, the timing is curious," Grassley wrote Zerhouni in a letter, sent late Monday, seeking details of the circumstances of the form's distribution. It is illegal to deny or interfere with a federal employee's right to provide information to Congress. (AZCentral -- News)
Panel worried about baby bottle chemical Aug 9, 2007
CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS. August 09, 2007 SIDEBAR August 09, 2007. (Scientific American)
Potential Health Risks Of Plastic Drink Bottles Under Investigation Aug 7, 2007
The NTP is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, at the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health ... The CERHR was established by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) as part of the National Toxicology Program in 1998. (Science Daily)
Strains of laboratory mice more varied than previously thought Jul 30, 2007
This information came from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) ... The researchers concluded that the NIEHS data set, despite its exceptional size, density and qualitycaptures only a fraction of the variation present in the laboratory mouse. (EurekAlert!)
FASEB: Nationalize conflict rules Jul 18, 2007
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, into allegations that , director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), disregarded numerous rules. The NIH has cleared Schwartz of wrongdoing. (The Scientist)
NIEHS researchers identify enzyme critical in DNA replication Jul 6, 2007
In this weeks issue of Science, researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and Ume University in Sweden report an important discovery about a critical new role that an enzyme called DNA polymerase epsilon plays in replicating DNA in higher organisms such as yeast and perhaps even humans. The study places us one step closer to understanding the origins of genome instability that underlie certain environmental diseases in humans, said NIEHS Director David... (EurekAlert!)
More Swimmers Means More Pathogens In The Water Jul 5, 2007
Funding for the research was provided by the Fulbright Senior Specialist Fellowship, Johns Hopkins NIEHS Center for Urban Environmental Health, Johns Hopkins Faculty Research Innovation Fund, Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and the University of the District of Columbia. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Science Daily)
Report calls for new directions, innovative approaches in testing chemicals for toxicity to humans Jun 13, 2007
JAMES D. YAGER JR. Professor of Toxicology Department of Environmental Health Sciences; Director of NIEHS Training Program; and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University Baltimore. LAUREN ZEISE Chief Reproductive and Cancer Hazard Assessment Branch California Environmental Protection Agency Oakland. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Hexavalent chromium in drinking water causes cancer in lab animals May 17, 2007
The study findings were announced at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) after the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Technical Reports Review Subcommittee completed its independent peer review of the sodium dichromate dihydrate research report ... The NTP is located at the NIEHS, part of the National Institutes of Health ... It is located at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Research Triangle Park. (EurekAlert!)
Study links faulty DNA repair to Huntington's disease onset Apr 23, 2007
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) supports research to understand the effects of the environment on human health. For more information on environmental health topics, please visit. (EurekAlert!)
Mailman School of Public Health researchers report blood DNA can be early predictor of liver cancer Apr 15, 2007
These are extremely encouraging findings, says Regina Santella, PhD, professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health, director of the Columbias NIEHS Center for Environmental Health in Northern Manhattan, and principal investigator on the research. Having the tools to identify hepatocellular carcinoma at earlier stages, is truly a breakthrough for addressing the challenges that result from this highly lethal form of cancer. (EurekAlert!)
Obese Couples Risk Lower Fertility Mar 9, 2007
The suggestion that weight loss seems to improve fertility for both women and, to a lesser extent, men has important potential public health implications, says epidemiologist Donna Baird, PhD, of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Baird co-authored a 2006 NIEHS study that linked obesity to infertility in men. (WebMD)
Chemical regulators tied to products Mar 4, 2007
The company has a $5-million contract with the center, according to an NIEHS document. "The most significant project at our firm is the management of the National Toxicology Program's Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction," the Sciences International website says. (Los Angeles Times)
Concentrations Of Certain Toxins In Breast Milk Are Low, Study Finds Feb 15, 2007
Grants from the Johns Hopkins NIEHS Center in Urban Environmental Health, the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future and the U.S. EPA funded this work. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Ohio State University. (Science Daily)
Habitat Matters: 'Walkable' Communities May Make Elders Healthier Feb 14, 2007
(July 7, 2004) -- Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have found that. . (Science Daily)
Length Of Time To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards Unacceptable, Researchers Say Feb 7, 2007
(June 9, 2004) -- Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have found that detectable levels of mouse allergen exist in the majority ... (July 7, 2004) -- Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), one of the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have found that. (Science Daily)
Male breast growth linked to the use of essential oils Feb 3, 2007
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) team say doctors who see boys should ask about their use of such products ... The team at the NIEHS carried out tests on human cells and found pure lavender and tea tree oils could mimic the actions of female hormones and inhibit the effects of male hormones, and therefore disrupt the endocrine system in the body ... Dr Bloch said: "Since there was no identifiable cause for prepubertal gynaecomastia in the three patients we... (BBC News -- Science)
Lavender And Tea Tree Oils May Cause Breast Growth In Boys Feb 3, 2007
Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), confirmed in laboratory studies what a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Science Center's School of Medicine suspected after diagnosing three of his young male patients with prepubertal gynecomastia ... D., chief, Laboratory Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology at NIEHS and author on the study ... After Bloch discussed... (Science Daily)
Lavender Oil May Spur Breasts In Boys Feb 1, 2007
Henley works at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "We want to encourage doctors who may be seeing patients with gynecomastia to ask their patients about the products they are using," says Henley's colleague, Kenneth Korach, PhD, in a NIEHS news release ... "We do not anticipate any long-term effects on hormone levels" in the boys, Henley says in an NIEHS news release. (CBS News)
Lavender makes boys grow breasts: study Feb 1, 2007
In laboratory tests, scientists at the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) found that tea tree and lavender oil can mimic the action of the female hormone oestrogen ... But NIEHS researcher and co-author Dr Ken Korach is cautious about saying the essential oils cause the breasts to grow. (ABC News Online, Australia)
'Folic acid can cut risk of cleft lips in infants' Jan 30, 2007
Folic acid can cut risk of cleft lips in infants'-India-NEWS-The Times of India. Folic acid can cut risk of cleft lips in infants. (Times of India)
Living Near A Highway Affects Lung Development In Children, Study Shows Jan 27, 2007
"This study shows there are health effects from childhood exposure to traffic exhaust that can last a lifetime," says David A. Schwartz, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). "The NIEHS is committed to supporting research to understand the relationship between environmental exposures and diseases, and to identify ways to reduce harmful exposures to all populations, especially children so they can realize their full potential for healthy and productive... (Science Daily)
Traffic pollution harms children's lungs - study Jan 27, 2007
"This study shows there are health effects from childhood exposure to traffic exhaust that can last a lifetime," said David A. Schwartz, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The current study did not seek to explain why lung function was comprised in the children who lived in the vicinity of a freeway although the researchers claimed that traffic pollution was responsible. (Food Consumer)
Folic acid may prevent cleft lip, palate Jan 27, 2007
Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health,found that 0 ... D., lead NIEHS author on the new study published online in the British Medical Journal. (Xinhuanet, China)
States With Higher Levels Of Gun Ownership Have Higher Homicide Rates Jan 15, 2007
Firearms are used to kill two out of every three homicide victims in America. In the first nationally representative study to examine the relationship between survey measures of household firearm ownership and state level rates of homicide, researchers at the Harvard Injury Control Research Center found that homicide rates among children, and among women and men of all ages, are higher in states where more households have guns. (Science Daily)
Nanotech safety needs specific government risk research strategy and funding Jan 4, 2007
"Far harder is getting the federal government to take action in three critical areas: first, documenting what relevant risk research exists; second, ensuring that agencies responsible for oversight and related research--the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food Administration (FDA), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety h (NIOSH), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)--are adequately funded; and third, developing a... (EurekAlert!)
